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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 2:45

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And King Solomon [shall be] blessed, etc.] With a long and peaceable reign, and large dominions, notwithstanding all the attempts to make him unhappy: and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever; the kingdom of David over Judah for a long time, in his natural line; and the kingdom of Israel, spiritual Israel, for ever in his son the Messiah; and that in the presence of the Lord, he observing, ordering, and succeeding all things to that purpose.
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